¡Pa’lante! A Decade of Impact

Community Forum Series

A Save the Date flyer for upcoming community forums in the Pa'lante event series presented by The Latino Equity Fund at TBF

¡Pa’lante! Community Forums Series

Presented by the Latino Equity Fund at TBF and local community partners, this series of forums will highlight MA’s diverse Latinx population through a range of topics, panel discussions and networking events.

¡Pa’lante!: A Decade of Impact

Friday, June 21, 2024, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Bow Market

Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, the Latino Equity Fund took over Bow Market in Sommerville bringing together music, food, live music and community.

Highlights from LEF's 10 year celebration
A singer and musicians perform onstage during the Pa'lante Decade of Impact celebration at Bow Market
Panelists pose for a photo onstage with Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka at the Latino Equity Fund's Childcare Matters event

Childcare Matters!

A community forum on early education care policy and reform WHEN: Thursday, September 26 9-10:30 AM In partnership with Amplify Latinx, this community forum brought together community partners, service providers and state representatives to address the importance of childcare and early education care and its effects on Latino families in MA.

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The Latino Factor: Road to Prosperity Wherever You Are- The Impact of Immigration, Jobs, and Housing

WHEN: Tuesday, October 22nd 6-9 PM (in-person) Reception 6-7 PM WHERE: Yawkey Auditiorium @ GBH In partnership with Conexion and GBH, this community forum featured a keynote by renowned author/journalist Ray Suarez and panel with local experts to discuss the socioeconomic impact Latinos have on our home state. View photos from the event.

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A dancer wearing a traditional garment performs at the Latino Factor GBH event
A group of men and women pose for a photo at the Brazilians in Boston report release event at the Edgerley Center at TBF Office

50 Years Building Community: The State of the Brazilian Community in Greater Boston

WHEN: Thursday, October 24th 6-7:30 PM (in-person) In partnership with the Instituto Diáspora Brasil, this forum discussed the long history of Brazilian migration to Massachusetts and how they have become the state’s largest foreign-born population. Photo credit: Onyx Creative Agency

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Dia de los Muertos concert at Boston Symphony Orchestra

The Latino Equity Fund was a partner for the first Dia de los Muertos concert at Boston Symphony Orchestra. The evening featured art by Dave Ortega and an incredible performance by Veronica Robles for a sold-out crowd. We are grateful to all the partners that made this memorable evening possible!

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A tiered altar at the Dia de los Muertos concert at Boston Symphony Orchestra features traditional adornments including colorful flags, flowers, and painted skulls that are typical for the holiday